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Here’s a recording of an original Ed Schaeffer song: "Orphan’s Lament", written
about 2010 and recorded in 2021. My maternal grandmother had two families, 3 kids
each to two husbands. Whatever the reasons, through time, she abandon them all
to Lutheran orphanages. Hence, everyone in my family seems to be an orphan.
Rattlesnake Hill Musicians:
Ed Schaeffer Rhythm, Lead Guitar & Vocal
Peter Sittner Bass
Tad Marks Fiddle
This song was originally recorded in my garage with an H4n handheld, including
bass, guitar and vocals, but no overdubs. Later, the tracks were moved to Gizmo
studio to add Tad Marks’ fiddle.
To listen, click: http://rattlesnakehill.org/Web_Music/edsmusic.html
Ed
(As always, turn up and headphones preferred)
Here’s a recording of an original Ed Schaeffer song: "Just Like You", written in 2020
and recorded in 2021. It equates the feminine guitar with a lost love; you gotta live it
to sing it.
Rattlesnake Hill Musicians:
Ed Schaeffer Rhythm & Lead Martin Guitar and Vocal
Peter Sittner Bass
Tad Marks Fiddle
This cut was originally recorded in my garage with an H4n handheld, including bass,
guitar and vocals, but no overdubs. Later, the tracks were moved to Gizmo studio
for Tad Marks’ fiddle.
To listen, click: http://rattlesnakehill.org/Web_Music/edsmusic.html
Ed
(As always, turn up and headphones preferred)
Experience the magic of a live performance by Nothin' Fancy in the heart of Manassas! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with soul-warming Bluegrass music that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. This is an opportunity to witness the phenomenal talent of a beloved band that has captured the hearts of audiences everywhere. Don't miss your chance to be swept away by the incredible sounds of Nothin' Fancy - it's an experience you'll remember long after the final note fades away.
Kids under 16 attend for free. Childcare covered for the littlest ones, please let the concert planners know if you are bringing children. The show begins at 7:30 pm. $25.
Ticketing link: https://www.bruu.org/www2/events-calendar/chrysalis-concerts-music-transforming-community/
Say hi, I'll likely be working the door!
Brian
Songwriters & Music Lovers:
This performance of “Love Me Tender” occurred during a live Armadillo Day celebration
near Reading, Pa. It is Ed’s vocal with his Martin Herringbone Guitar. (There exists a
earlier version of this song (Love Me Tender I) by Ed’s trio on this very web page).
Love Me Tender is a 1956 song recorded by Elvis Presley and published by Elvis
Presley Music. The words and music are credited to Elvis Presley and Ken Darby (under
the pseudonym "Vera Matson", Ken’s wife). The RCA Victor recording by Elvis was #1 on
both the Billboard and Cashbox charts in 1956.
The song was adapted from the tune Aura Lee, a sentimental Civil War ballad, popular
popular with college glee clubs and barbershop quartets. It was also sung at the U.S.
Military Academy at West Point.
Elvis performed Love Me Tender on The Ed Sullivan Show on September 9, 1956,
shortly before the single's release and about a month before the movie, Love Me Tender,
for which the reworded song was originally written, was released. On the following day,
RCA received 1 million advance orders, making it a gold record before it was even
released. (!)
This song is dedicated to each and every beautiful young lady from Pottstown High School
Class of ’64, who all knew how to love, tenderly. To listen, click:
To listen, click: http://rattlesnakehill.org/Web_Music/edsmusic.html
Ed
(As always, turn up and headphones preferred)
After 6 months touring with Allison Krauss & Union Station, Russell Moore returns home.
Russell Moore is back with IIIrd Tyme Out and they're coming to our town.CALIFORNIA, MD, October 9, 2025—Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out will headline the second concert of the season at the Southern Maryland Bluegrass Concert Series, held at the Calvert Elks in Prince Frederick on Sunday, November 9, beginning at 2:00 PM.
Early in 2025, Allison Krauss personally invited Russell Moore to join her upcoming Bluegrass tour as guitarist and lead vocalist role previously held by Dan Tyminski for 29 years. For the past six months, Russell Moore toured nationwide with Allison Krauss & Union Station, performing in major cities across the country.
Now that the six-month Allison Krauss & Union Station tour has concluded, Russell Moore is well-rested and back to performing with his own band, IIIrd Tyme Out. One of his first shows following the tour will be at Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 in Prince Frederick, MD, on Sunday, November 9 at 2:00 PM.
Entering its fourth year as Southern Maryland's leading live Bluegrass venue, the remainder of the concert series will feature today's top artists. Alongside Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, the lineup also includes High Fidelity, The Kody Norris Show, The Po' Ramblin' Boys, The Country Gentlemen Show featuring Calvert County's Mike Phipps, and Special Consensus. Tickets for the November 9 Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out performance are available now.
For over 30 years, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out have toured and released outstanding, original Bluegrass music. After spending formative years as a member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (and recording some legendary Bluegrass music), Russell Moore founded IIIrd Tyme Out in 1991, helping usher in a new era of youthful, energetic Bluegrass with a unique sound that has endured well into the 21st century. Three decades later, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out are one of Bluegrass music's most-awarded touring bands, with over fifty industry accolades to their credit. In 2019, Moore received his sixth Male Vocalist of the Year award from the International Bluegrass Music Association, maintaining the record as the most awarded in that category. With eighteen albums and countless miles behind them, Moore is excited for the band's 34th year of performing. Russell Moore shared, "Returning to IIIrd Tyme Out always feels like coming home. We can't wait to bring our music to Southern Maryland's enthusiastic Bluegrass fans.
Tickets for the November 9 show are $23.00 per person, with advance purchase available. For more information, visit www.somdbluegrass.com or call 301-737-3004.
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